De vos en de druiven 1876 - 1890

"De Vos en de Druiven" is a colorful illustration by Belgian artist Gustave Fraipont created between 1876 and 1890. The image portrays a fox looking up at a bunch of grapes, referencing the classic fable about a fox who could not reach the grapes. This work uses bright colors and detailed linework to depict a whimsical scene, showing the fox standing in a lush landscape with a village and castle in the background, a visual reminder of the fox's unfulfilled desire. Fraipont’s illustration captures the humor and moral of the fable, emphasizing the cunning nature of the fox.